Monosemy:

A drawing, a graphic representation = a meaning A multi-page communication notebook

Pic (+/- 400 pictograms designed for people with intellectual disabilities) – Com an image (naive and simple images)

Définition : Any communication system used based on graphics and each graphic representation has a unique meaning..

Some examples of graphic systems: (to see beautiful illustrations, go to the websitewww.isaac.com (pictograms)

Sicom (+/- 82 concrete and precise images)

Pic (+/- 400 pictograms designed for people with intellectual disabilities) – Com an image (naive and simple images)

C.A.P. (Communicate and Learn by Pictograms, +/- 1500 pictograms)

Beta (+/- 1500 very concrete drawings)

Bliss (+/- 100 basic symbols with which more than 3,000 standard symbols have been created) Full language, used internationally Possibility to create new words to infinity!

Pick & Stick

Speak Picto

Picto

Graech Bailly

Shop at Pictograms

Makaton (images that are used in combination with gestures)

Axelia

Sclera

Rebus

….etc ……

Highlights of these systems:

Visual support

Thinner, more precise as communication

Ability to communicate remotely (letter)

Weak points of these systems:

Less spontaneous

Requires good visual and mental abilities

Polysemy :

A drawing, a graphic representation = several meanings (by a system of associations of 2 to 3 drawings) Communication table consisting of a single page Definition: Any communication system used on the basis of graphics and of which each graphic representation can have several meanings according to its association with 1 or 2 other images.

Some examples of graphic systems: :

MINSPEAK

BLISS

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Highlights of these systems :

Single page with maximum 120 drawings.

Thanks to associations, great possibility of creating messages from a limited number of images.

Driving automation of the system much faster, images always at the same place

Faster communication than other systems

Faster communication than other systems

Weak points of these systems:

Requires an excellent mental level

Requires excellent visual memory

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